KnowThySelf

In Sau Sakhi (100 Stories) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Guru Sahib have given us many gems of knowledge guiding us in living the Sikh way of life, attain self realization and become one with Vaheguru. In Sakhi No 12, Guru Gobind Singh Ji enlightens their Sikhs with the knowledge of five types of Sikhs/Sikhi. Bhai Daya Singh Ji, the first Pyara of the Panj Pyare, also the dearest friend of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, in their Rehatnama (Code of Conduct) writes that,  Briefly translated, it says, there are five types of Sikhi, one based on dealings, one by copying others, one based on greed, one based on faith and one based on emotions of love.  1. Dhandey di Sikhi Dhanda means dealings. Here Guru Sahib tells us that someone practising Sikhi with intentions of making deals with either other Sikhs, or even with Guru Sahib at times. The reason why people become Dhandey valey Sikh, is so that no one calls them a Nigura (without a Guru).  Some become Sikhs so they could get married to a ...

  The Teachings for a Woman Author: Bhagat RamDitta Ji Giani Wake up in the morning and take a bath, and recite the name of God with love, Bibi. Lower your gaze, speak sweetly, and remain humble, Bibi. Always remain joyful, and may your forehead bloom like a flower, never be angry, Bibi. Patience, Righteousness, Contentment, Truth and Peace, understand this as the path to success, Bibi. Serve your in-laws family and you shall receive honour in this world, Bibi. Adorn yourself with virtues and make forgiveness your ornaments, see your husband as the form of God, Bibi. Obey your father and mother-in-law, leave your ego and pride aside, Bibi. See your mother-in-law as your own mother and your husband’s older brother’s wife as your mother-in-law, Bibi. See your brother-in-law as your own brother, and your husband’s sister as your own sister, your father-in-law and your husband’s elder brother as your own father, Bibi. Do not gossip about your in-laws to your own fam...

A conversation between Guru Gobind Singh Ji and Madan Nath Translated from Sau Sakhi (100 Stories) Dedicated to Bhai Jagraj Singh Ji, who achieved his purpose.  Bhai Jagraj Singh Ji - Founder of Everythings 13 - Basics of Sikhi Questions asked by Madan Nath Ji and Answered by Guru Gobind Singh Ji  Q: What is the purpose of a human life? A: To attain and become one with Akaal Purakh (The Timeless Being/Vaheguru) Q: How do I attain Akaal Purakh? A: By gaining to knowledge of Akaal Purakh, by gaining the understanding and secret of The Creator. Q: How do I obtain the Giaan (Knowledge) of Akaal Purakh? A: Giaan can only be obtained through Prema Bhagtee (Devotional/Loving Worship- where one completely self-surrender to the Loved One) There are 9 types of Bhagtee (Worship)  1. Sravan - listening to the praises of The Beloved 2. Kirtan - Singing the praises of The Beloved 3. Simran - Remembering The Beloved 4. Paad Seva - Doing service at the feet of The Beloved 5. Archana - To...

What is the need for learning Gurmukhi and doing Gurbani  Santhiya ?  Explained by Guru Gobind Singh Ji Twelfth Story from Sau Sakhi (100 Stories) One day, a Sikh was reading the bani of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Dakhnee Oangkaar. He was reading the pangti (a line in Gurbani),  Instead of reading Kay (with dulavaa), he was reading Kae (with lavaa). When Guru Sahib heard the Sikh mispronouncing Gurbani, They told a nearby Sikh, 'Bring that Sikh here, and hit him with a stick.'  The Sikh was brought to Guru Sahib. Guru Sahib said, 'Make him sit further away from me.' One Sikh asked, 'O' Guru Sahib, why did You order to hit this Sikh? What has he done?' Guru Sahib said, 'Whoever reads even one pangti of Gurbani, that person will be saved. This Sikh was reading Dakhnee Oangkaar and mispronouncing Gurbani, how can he be saved?' Guru Sahib laughed and spoke to the Sikh who was reading the Gurbani, 'You were reading Gurbani without understanding what it means....

  The Greatness of doing Ardaas (Supplication) and Metha Tekh (Bowing down to Guru) By Guru Gobind Singh Ji Excerpt from Sau Sakhi Image 1: Sangat standing up in supplication lead by the Ardaasia Singh in front of Guru Granth Sahib Ji  One time, sangat was joined in congregation in the Darbar (Court) of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Anyone who brought gifts or offerings for the Guru, the Ardaasia Singh (Supplicant/Court Minister) would place their offerings in front of the Guru and mention the sangat's plea or prayer in form of supplication. Some would offer money and some gold. The Guru would fulfil all the wishes of those who brought offerings. Amongst the sangat, Qazi Sal’ah Deen was present. When the congregation dispersed, the Qazi came forward to the Guru and asked, ‘Guruji, why do your Sikhs do Ardaas? Brahmins say that whatever God does, so we have to accept, and You too say the same. We Turks also believe that no one can go against the will of God. Then what is the meanin...

HUKAMNAMAY SAHIB (WRITTEN COMMAND) TRANSLATION OF MATA SAHIB DEVAN JI Image 1: Mata Sahib Devan Ji As extracted from the book, ‘Pavitar Jeevan-Khalsey dee Mata, Mata Sahib Devan Ji’ by Sant Giani Surjit Singh Ji Mehron. Image 2: Front cover of Mataji's Pavitar Jeevan Image 3: Author-Sant Giani Surjit Singh Ji Mehron. Babaji is currently doing seva of printing Sri Dasam Guru Granth Sahib Ji, Dasam Sanchiaan, Das Granthi and more pothiaan. They have also written a steek on Savaiye Mahaley Pehley Key.  Note:  1. Hukamnama Sahib by Mataji are continuous and have no full stops, hence I have used comma to indicate a pause in the translation. 2. The word Mevra has been used in every Hukamnama Sahib, Mevra, also known as Ardaasia, is a person who does Ardaas or makes humble request to SatGuru for the whole congregation.In this case, the Mevra appointed in each Hukamnama Sahib, collects the bheta (donation) given by sangat, and then comes in the ...